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IRR Calculator Online: What’s Internal Rate of Return in Real Estate?

Heard the term “internal rate of return” or IRR bandied about, but not sure what it means? Don’t sweat it. I worked in real estate investing for two decades before…

What Is a Real Estate Syndication?

If you’ve never heard the term “real estate syndication,” you’re not alone. Most people haven’t, and fewer know what a real estate syndication is or how they work. Historically, only…

How Rental Income Is Taxed

Real estate investments can offer some huge tax breaks — if used wisely. In fact, some investors opt for real estate specifically for the tax breaks! But how is rental…

Map: 54 Cities Where Property Values Are Dropping

Image Credit: A. McLin under the Creative Commons Licence Worried about falling property values as a landlord? Or maybe excited about lower prices as an investor? Either way, the housing…

Best Real Estate Investing Podcasts in 2022

Podcasts offer a convenient, semi-passive way to consume content and get educated. You can listen to them while you’re working out, driving, walking the dog, or cooking dinner. They’re also…

Cash-on-Cash Return Calculator: What Is Cash-on-Cash Return in Real Estate?

Heard real estate investors throw around the term “cash-on-cash return” but not entirely sure what it means? While it might sound technical and complicated, it’s anything but. Especially since we…

How Steve Reached Financial Freedom with Real Estate Syndications

“A young man came to my office, asking to work for me. He said ‘I’ll work for free — just give me something to do.’ Immediately, I noticed his work…

How to Drive Up Market Rents for Your Properties

When you run the numbers for a prospective rental property and compare it to similar properties in the area you’ll find opportunities. You may be able to improve your profit…

Ep. #104: How Dandan Zhu Retired at 28 with Real Estate Investments

Dandan Zhu spent her 20s in the high-stress world of headhunting, then she bought her first rental property, and within 4 years quit her job. Video Broadcast Version Audio Podcast…

Ep. #105: How Dandan Zhu retired at the tender age of 28 with real estate investments

Dandan Zhu spent her 20s in the high-stress world of headhunting, then she bought her first rental property, and within 4 years quit her job. Video Broadcast Version Audio Podcast…